Michael F. Malone, the Ronnie and Eugene M. Isenberg Distinguished Professor of Engineering was appointed Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement in August of 2009. Previously, Professor Malone served as Dean of the College of Engineering since 2004. He was named to the Isenberg Professorship in 2003, which was created to enhance interdisciplinary teaching and research between fields of management, engineering and science. Previous to his position as Dean, Professor Malone served as Department Head for the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1997 - 2002.